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Copyright, 1902, 

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International Institute of Science, 

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DEDICATION. 



Each gift contained is thine, 

With open hands receive. 
Life's unseen deeds divine. 

Like memories to thee cleave; 
Reach forth ; the hue of love 

Comes like the breath of spring, 
And tr ut lis are thoughts of God 

That through our being wing* 

The Author. 



CONTENTS. 



Page. 

The Hand of Man 5 

The Palm 7 

The Fingers 8 

The First Finger 10 

The Middle Finger 11 

The Third Finger .12 

The Little Finger, 13 

Religion of Fingers by Ancestry 14 

The Thumb 15 

The Lines of the Hand 16 

The Life Line of Action 17 

The Heart Line ; 18 

The Line of Thought 19 

Other and Minor Lines. 20 

Symbols 21 

To be a True Palmist 22 

A Few Symbols to Aid You 23 

The Bracelets and Finger Nails , 26 

Color Quality in Hands 27 

The Higher Course in Palmistry 29-30 



THE HAND 
OF MAN. 




TEE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 



The Hand of Man. 

The human hand is the symbol of the mind, and in many 
ways reveals the inmost thoughts of its possessor. Uncon- 
sciously, fear and hatred, as well as love and affection, finds 
its expression there. Often when the eye is calm and the 
voice is hushed a twitch of the fingers or a motion of the 
hand is the tell-tale of our heart's secrets. It is therefore 
more difficult to control than any other part of our human 
anatomy. 

The hand is the servant of the brain, and faithfully ex- 
ecutes every faculty of the. mind in the works of art and 
skill, in the gathering of knowledge; the brain sends its 
thought currents down constantly, each nerve current leav- 
ing some trace of its passage, however small. These cur- 
rents are necessarily charged with moulding and directing 
forces of thought, feeling and will. This vital connection 
with the brain determines the development of the hand and 
renders each portion significant of some mental faculty, or 
of its modes of action. The hand for that reason corre- 
sponds with that of the head. A beautiful and well-formed 
hand indicates a well-balanced head and character. Broad 
hands go with a broad character, narrow hands with a nar- 
row head, yet, if long, indicate insight and depth. Large 
hands belong to people who do the real work of life and the 
world; they do not shrink from carrying out the plans of 
their owner; they take hold and do things without gloves. 

Small hands belong to those who plan great things, 
but employ others to carry the plans into execution; they 
dislike to submit to exact rules and minute details; their 
owner uses general terms rather than precise statements. 



6 THE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 

I lard bands have active power; soft hands, passive en- 
durance. 

Warm hands, large, with well developed palm, belong 
to the magnetic type, with tendencies celestial. Cold hands 
are electric with tendencies terrestrial. 

THE PALM represents the physical organization. 
THE FINGERS indicate the mental capacity. 
THE THUMB, motive and managing ability. 








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The Palm. 

If the palm is in every way well developed it shows the 
owner's good physical organization; if thick and red, vital- 
ity sufficient and to spare. 

If palm is firm and square, denotes the builder and me- 
chanic; if soft and square, the magnetic healer and life build- 
er. 

If the palm is thin, yet square, it denotes the intellectual 
builder; associated with well developed fingers, is proof pos- 
itive. 

If palm is round, thick and proportionately large, indi- 
cates the voluptuous nature, full of animal desires. 

If palm be thin and round, lacks physical energy and 
belongs to the dreamer; with large fingers, indicates the 
stoic; with small thumb, will not resist interference nor 
overcome opposition. 

If palm is small, yet showing activity in lines, with 
thumb and fingers well developed, indicates the organizer, 
planner, and one who will engage others to carry his plans 
into execution; with thick thumb, will go to any extent to 
succeed. 

The small palm, with well developed fingers, especially 
the third finger will seek to gain power over others; with 
lower part of thumb out of proportion and the end of thumb 
thick, will be tyrannical. 



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The Fingers. 

The fingers represent the intellectual capacity of their 
owner. Large, broad, well developed fingers indicate a 
corresponding head; mechanical ability, artistic skill, elo- 
quence, diplomacy, versatility, commercial superiority and 
genius are all written there; also application and system in 
the pursuits of the various accomplishments. 

Size of ringers indicate capacity; length of fingers, 
depth and insight into things, which, however, is fully 
shown by each particular finger. 

If the root of the finger is well set into the palm shows 
stability; with large knuckles, have great activity. If foun- 
dation of lingers is narrow and weak, shows uncertainty and 
a vacillating disposition, in the branch represented; if small 
finger is deficient in development it indicates lack of self re- 
liance. If knuckles are deficient, shows inactivity of own- 
er, and with long fingers and small developed little finger, 
the dreamer. If middle joints are large, shows active in- 
genuity and skill to materialize the ideas and plans of the 
ow ner. 

It finger points are square, shows physical, intellectual 
and mechanical activity; if round, mental and intellectual 
abilit) : with first phalange of thumb large, are good man- 

their ability into use; with large third fin- 

to themselv* s. 
i joints. Ion-, square fingers, especially the spatu- 
late pointed finger, shows the genius in art, music and me- 
chanics; but to i nable them to give full expression, the lit- 
'1« finger should be large and well developed, the thumb 
late. 



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Long- fingers give capacity for minute, delicate and 
finished work, especially with large joints and square points; 
they succeed in detail and accomplish most in a variety of 
.work of skill and art. 

Slender, delicate and tapering fingers are too weak for 
varied and efficient w T ork; they prefer the ideal and sensuous 
to the practical and laborious; with small fingers, are the- 
oretical. 

Short and broad fingers choose strong and general work, 
prefer to deal with masses; they admire magnitude more 
than finish; they dislike long and careful labors, and lack 
in the ideal and spiritual — yet indicate, if otherwise, har- 
moniously developed, the practical nature, who believes in 
one world at a time and prefers the present, to the past or 
future, and whose religion consists in practical and useful 
efforts ; are narrow and bigoted, with small, straight thumbs. 




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The First Finger. 



The first finger is the most important. Employed con- 
stantly in directing everything we do, for no one would think 
of pointing the second or third finger, nor even the thumb. 
The firsl finger is used in guiding and directing the tools 
used in many of the most skillful and delicate manipulations 
of various arts: for that purpose the nerve currents flow con- 
stantly from the brain to the forefinger. It becomes, 
therefore, an index of the possessor's intellect more than any 
other. 

The first phalange represents by its length, breadth 
and development, capacity for detail, direction and percep- 
tive capacity. Thickness gives it depth of comprehension 
and logic the breadth at the joint shows system; the sec- 
ond joint >how> capacity tor work; and breadth of the mid- 
dle joint, order in work. Length of the third or lower 
phalange represents intellectual pursuits: if larger than the 

tld, prefer intellectual to physical work; if broad and 
upon a good foundation, indicates a philosophic mind; 
with broad knuckles, practice what they preach; with square 
fingers and well developed thumb, seek to carry out reforms: 
with shorl fingers are practical; with long fingers and taper- 
in-, are theoretical. 

If first finger is very long, indicates excellent ability to 
direct If it reaches the height of the middle finger or 
nearly, indicates social success, honor or fame. 

Note the difference between left and right hand. Tf 
longer on left, has the quality by birth: if on right hand, 
will succeed through their own power and energy. 

rj shorl first finger indicates continuous struggle; 
first finger level with third, should succeed in busim 



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The Middle Finger. 

The second or middle finger represents the social ele- 
ment; power to combine and organize the social elements, 
so that they may harmoniously work together. It is the 
pivotal finger, toward this, all the other fingers should lean 
for unity and strength. For this reason it represents our re- 
ligious aspirations, the highest of which is love — its length 
and breadth thus indicates capacity to combine men and 
means ; the faculty of putting plans into feasible shape, so as 
to carry them into effect. The first phalange represents by 
its length and thickness love and religious tendencies; by its 
squareness at the joint exactness, by its width integrity , and 
by the development of the joint utility and practice. If points 
spatulate, genius. The development of the second pha- 
lange denotes ability to organize, length giving insight, 
breadth comprehension and thickness force and energy. 
The development of the joint there shows practice and ac- 
tivity; the lower phalange shows by its length love of asso- 
ciation, by its breadth unity and friendship; its thickness 
shows natural magnetism; a large knuckle shows activity; 
width of lines inside of joints, system; a well and harmoni- 
ously developed middle finger with large thumb develop- 
ment indicates the social leader, and statesman. 

If, however, the middle finger is abnormally developed, 
will evidence a morbid temperament for the supernatural, 
occultism and mysticism. If finger is very pointed, lack 
comprehension and are inclined to be fatalistic. 



12 THE A/') TO PALMISTRY. 



The Third Finger. 

The third finger deals with wealth, industry, art, com- 
merce, ambition and travel. Its relative length and breadth 
shows the owner's ability in those directions. The first 
phalange indicates by its length ambition, by its breadth 
display, by its thickness success. The second phalange 
shows by its length ability to transact business, by its 
breadth and thickness, industry; by the development of joint 
and its breadth, art. The third phalange represents com- 
m< rce and travel; with knuckles large indicate great activ- 
ity in the lines most prominently shown. 

A \u\ long third finger indicates the speculator; un- 
usual length and width show the scientist and explorer; 
with large joints, the artistic. 

Such people have good form and excellent taste in ar- 
rangemenl and color, are very ambitious, and with first rin- 
ual "i- nearlj as long as the third, will be ver\ success- 
ful in all undertakings represented by those fingers. 

\ \n\ short third finger shows incompetency in the 
above lines. 




THE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 13 



The Little Finger. 

The little finger well developed indicates versatility of 
talent; to make much of little; the power to manifest char- 
acter; to illustrate and externalize; it enables its owner to 
make others see and feel what he feels himself ; it is the basis 
of conversational talent. The first, second and third fin- 
gers are moved by a common muscle to them all; the lit- 
tle finger is moved independently. The first phalange of 
the little finger, long, shows mind, and its breadth shows 
philosophy. The second phalange indicates by its length 
and breadth business versatility; the third phalange, by its 
fullness, social life and its requirements; width of lines in the 
joints indicate system, and development of knuckles, activ- 
ity. 

If the little finger is unusually large, its owner shows 
ability to scheme, over-running with theories. If long and 
square, the natural lawyer; with short first phalange, the 
criminal lawyer; with first phalange very long and square, 
the philosopher and judge; associate with large first pha- 
lange in second finger denotes the sage, seer and prophet. 

A short, thin little finger shows lack of ability to exter- 
nalize; such people are unable to express what they feel. 



1} THE A7.T TO PALMISTRY. 



Religion of Fingers, by 
Ancestry. 

Thick, straight, medium long fingers, somewhat point- 
id. indicate the Catholic or Episcopal ancestry. Broad at 
base and pointing, medium long, the Methodist. Straight, 
with joints projecting, Presbyterians and Congregational- 
ists. 'Ili in. with l)n lge at lower joints, Lutherans. Medium 
fingers, broad at base, bulge at lower joints, Baptists. Me- 
dium or broad at base, with gradual taper, large first joints, 
then gradual taper to square or slightly rounded point, me- 
dium long or long. Unitarians, I niversalists, and Spiritual- 
ists. Short, little fingers, twisted, are inclined to Atheism. 

Smooth fingers, unmarked, indicate characters gov- 
erned by intuition rather than reason. They are persons 
with direct perceptions who choose statements rather than 
arguments, and who decide at once, rather than deliberate. 

When tlu- first three lingers are nearly equal in length 
the) show greal success in any undertaking. Club fingers 
show recklessness in lite, and with club thumb, are mur- 
derers. 

The closeness of the fingers indicate concerted action; 

spreading "i tin- fingers indicate that their possessor is scat- 

tering and lacks concentration and unit) of lite and purpose. 



TEE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 15 



The Thumb. 

The thumb is the grand fulcrum of the hand and car- 
ries out the plans and desires of its owner, by the various 
combinations possible with the fingers. It is opposable to 
them all and can thus co-operate with them all. 

The thumb represents the will and the executive power 
of the owner. Man alone, of all creation, has a true thumb, 
therefore man alone exhibits the immense power of associ- 
ate effort in the great achievements of organized industry 
and national life. A large thumb is essential to a powerful 
and efficient character; the first phalange being large indi- 
cates great executive ability, determination and will, which 
is indicated by its width, comprehension by its thickness, 
and power by its large foundation. If thumb over the 
nail is straight, have stability and tenacity. Length of 
second phalange indicates organizing power. If long and 
thin, use diplomacy and expediency in their dealings with 
others; if short and thick, are arbitrary and stubborn; with 
very thick first phalange, tyrannical; the first joint well de- 
veloped- and broad shows a critical nature, of the opposite 
sex, especially with the little finger large. Breadth of the 
second joint indicates action; thickness of the third phalange 
indicates power to make and keep money by speculation, 
but prefer the sure way. If third phalange is very large 
and out of proportion, have immense power, but are apt to 
be tyrannical, with such development and the club thumb 
will murder to control and succeed. 



THE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 



The Lines of the Hand. 

As the steady drop hollows the stone and the currents 
carry away meadows and mountains, carving into the solid 
rock their passage, so the currents of thought and nerve 
force from the brain as well as the opening and shut- 
ting of the hand, the movements of the muscles all combine 
to cover the inside of the hand with lines more or less de- 
cided, ] imminent of which are the lines of action, thought 
and affection. The child, too, shows definite lines, and 
therefore life's energies and possibilities are written there. 
Who is there to-day to declare scientifically the extent of 
parental influence in shaping a life's destiny? The true 
scientisl limits possibilities to the facts established, yet the 
constant adding to his fund of positive knowledge leaves 
the investigator wonderful scope. The acorn holds the 
greal oak in its silent chamber, and our dreams often reveal 
tntnn results. We educate the young with a view of pos- 
sibilities. | s there then a record somewhere where these 
possibilities an' recorded? The hand contains lines thai 
onl\ nerve currents extraordinary can produce and they 
have a meaning as much so as the delicate tendril that peeps 
above th< ground and holds the possibilities ^\ the oak or a 
centurj plant, with it-* blossoms and fruit in its tender (old. 

Therefore we deem it more than probable that the hu- 
man soul's desires are written there as well. Le1 us learn 

id nature's language, for thus truthfully does she write 
each creature's destiny; and ever) seed, however small, 
will somehow burst into noonda) with blossoms and fruit, 

I or e> il. t< i its | M &sess< >r, 



TEE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 17 



The Life Line of Action. 

The action of the thumb and the development of the 
muscles of the thumb produce a well marked and curved 
line around its base. This line indicates the extent and 
regularity with which a person's will power has succeeded in 
attaining the objects of life; for that reason its general course 
indicates the duration, and intensity of a person's life. Com- 
mencing near the edge of the palm, the length of life as 
shown by chart is indicated by the number of years as sub- 
divided. When the life line is clear, well marked and un- 
broken, it signifies good health and a vigorous constitu- 
tion. If the line is slender and broken by cross lines, it 
tells of defective health and low vitality. If accompanied 
by a curved echo line, running parallel with the life line, 
shows increased vigor and health; if accompanied by a 
straight line crossing or joining at both ends, the life line 
indicates disease and weakness. 

If the beginning of the life line is from the base of the 
first finger, the source of the person's life is subject to out- 
side and varying influences. If close to the thumb, the 
person's life is too narrow and contracted. Half way be- 
tween the first finger and thumb is best. 

When the social or heart line connects closely with the 
life line it indicates that the person's affections are intense 
and part of life. If the line of the intellect or thought 
draws close to these lines it indicates a person having unison 
of action, feeling and conduct, all tending to one common 
end. Such persons will make their doctrines the guide of 
their lives; their religion will not be one of mere profession 
or belief in the hereafter. If lines are widely separated at 
the commencement, they foreshadow a discordant and incon- 
sistent course of life. Such a person will think and feel one 
thing but actually do another. 



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The Heart Line. 

The social or heart line holds the central position in the 
palm. Strange to say, the ancient palmisters, as well as 
some of the modern school, confounded this line with the 
thoughl line. As the heart, the symbol of affection, is 
found practically in the center of the body, so this line, sym- 

ing the heart and social element in our nature is found 
there. It gets its further location by reason of certain well 
founded physiological laws of the human brain, governing 
the center of the hand. If full, clear and strong it indicates 
activit) and strength in the social life of the individual; the 
fullness of the palm on each side of this line shows the good 
condition and development of the nutritive organs in the 
body. A hollow and thin palm shows a defective state of 
thi- nutritive system. 

Note tin- length, breadth, depth and regularity; also 
lines crossing the heart line, which show " disturbances. 
heartaches, disappointments or strong attachments in busi- 
ness, -"rial or political life further outlined and established 

n >ss lines and symbols. 






TEE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 19 



The Line of Thought. 

The line of thought is the third of these important lines 
of the hand. It represents the intellect and evidences the 
activity of our intellectual and practical life. This line is 
the direct result of the motion and action of the fingers, all 
of which represent intellectual ability, thought and mind. 
The positive knowledge of the location of the organs in the 
brain representing intellectual abilities, have located this 
line definitely and scientifically correct. 

The old notion about the relations of different planets 
to the parts of the hand, have also in the light of modern 
science been corrected. The length of this line, its breadth 
and depth shows the activity of its possessor; to the third 
finger shows commercial ability ; to the middle finger, shows 
social activity, and to the first finger, scientific attainment. 

The correct reading of this line must be governed 
largely by the interference of cross lines, depth, intensity, 
and its curve toward whichever finger it may lean; all of 
which will aid in its deleneation. 



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20 THE hi.) TO PALMISTRY. 



Other and Minor Lines. 

Main other and minor lines cross the hand, all of 
which are supposed to be based upon established laws of 
physical and mental life. 

Some of the lines are fully mentioned in the accom- 
panying chart, entitled "The Human Hand." 

It the life line is broken, it means death; if connected 
by a thread, illness and gradual improvement; if crossed by 
many lines, health disturbing influences and minor illnesses. 

If the heart line is crossed or broken it indicates broken 
engagements, heart aches, social disturbances, that may be 
further and more definitely verified by quarrels with friends, 
wife, children or lovers, "as the case may be; also financial 
disasters maj canst' the same effects and can be traced in 
the hand. 

It the thought line is broken, may indicate mental dis- 
turbances caused by business, social or political disasters, 
all of which can be positivel) verified by other signs. 

( Mhir lines mark their courses through the hand, all 
valuable in pahn reading. The line of materialism, famil- 
ism, nutrition, fortune, science, social or political force. 
the line Of the speculator, the girdle of Venus, marriage 
and divorce, all of which are set out in the chart, as well 
as the smaller lines of children, friends, relatives, melan- 
cholia, quarrels, and man) more, n<'t indicated, as a greater 
number wmld onl) confuse the mind of the novice, but suf- 
i\cn here, together with some hints at symbolism 
ible th< studenl to read an) ordinary hand scientific- 

•ilh ,-. 



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Symbols. 



Nature's language is one of symbols. The sunset tells 
the story of departing day; the woodland and the prairie 
evidence the truth of my statements; the murky river as 
well as the clear stream leaves its trail well marked. Each 
shape of leaf has a different meaning; circles, squares, tri- 
angles, oblong figures, all represent one of nature's many 
ways of imparting knowledge, and he who runs may read, 
but the one who listens intently to nature's more quiet 
moods may read more correctly. 

It is useless to attempt to. systematize for the purpose 
of reading the human hand, the symbols to be found there- 
in. Each hand differs from the other, and even the "left 
hand differs from the right hand of the same person. The 
left hand, for a general rule is the hand of nature, the right 
hand, of our desires. 

Seek for symbols in the hand and interpret their mean- 
ing; the respective location and various designations given 
in the chart will be helpful to< the student. 

It has been the author's purpose to* make as plain as 
possible to the ordinary reader the mysterious science of 
palmistry. Deeper insight can only be gained by practice 
or special instructions, fortified by many positive illus- 
trations. (Note Special Instructions in Palmistry in the 
back of this publication.) It needs not only a careful ob- 
server to make a successful palmist, but also a philosoph- 
ical reasoner, as well as a scientist. 

The average scientist is too firmly grounded in estab- 
lished laws, limited by his more or less narrow experience, 
and often overlooks for that reason the modification that 
every law of nature is subjected to as well. Either all is 
law or all is chance — which horn of the dilemma will you 
take? 



22 THE A/) TO PALMISTRY. 

To be a True Palmist. 

First be true to yourself; do not attempt to exaggerate. 
Confine yourself to what you know, but be wide awake, 
and search for new discoveries, new meanings, new inter- 
pretations of the symbols shown in the hand; note each par- 
ticular location and thus discover by association and modi- 
fication the final result. 

The process of construction and growth involves suc- 

.« steps, taken in definite order, as for instance the 
seed, the plumule and radicle; the stem, branches, buds, 
leaves, flowers and fruit. In building the foundation, 
frame work, walls, fioor and roof. 

Destructive methods do not require regularity and sys- 
tem; we may burn, cut down, destroy, tear down or let 
things perish by natural decay. 

This great law governing growth and decay, construc- 
tive and destructive process, must apply fully to prophetic 
symbolism. The Bibles of the world of Christian or Pa- 
gan origin are full of symbolism endeavoring to illustrate, 
where ordinary language is inadequate. 

When we speak of the harmony of colors, the light of 
a community, the beast in man, fortune in a star, vast as the 
31 rpents, and numerous similar expressions, 
COnve) more than the simple word in ordinar} use. Words 
cannot describe the heartfelt yearnings ^i a mother for her 
child, nor the beauty ni a sunset, nor the fragrance and 
beaut} of a rose, but symbolism approaches it. and when- 
man will turn to nature and study her language, her 
symbolisn 1 in all her moods, in all creation, in 

Me and deatli as well, then will he become master of her 

As nature writes her Storj in the rocks, along the 

time, in the eternal seas of the vast universe of 

slu write indelibl) into tin- hand the inmost 

thoughts of ||„- human SOUL He who has attained the 

ing symbolism there is indeed a master. 

rc. 



THE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 23 



A Few Symbols to Aid You. 

A cross means the coming together of two forces: it 
is the sign of life, not of death, as is popularly supposed. 

A star is the sign of a revelation, good or bad, accord- 
ing to its location. 

A dagger means enmity ; a sword, defense, governed 
by the principle or affection represented near whatever lo 
cation found. 

A branch without leaves means barrenness, disap- 
pointment. 

A branch with leaves, renewal of life, joy, peace, hap- 
py greeting. If growing toward your wrist, entering your 
life; if toward the fingers, leaving or slipping away from 

y°u- 

A snake means an enemy, a disappointment in a friend, 
also temptation. 

A crescent, a return of mental vision, clearer seeing,' 
brightness out of darkness, reflections of the past and pos- 
sibilities in the future. 

A chain contains continuous trouble, sickness, joy, 
business success or honor according to its location, length 
and development. 

A circle means completeness; if over life line, of severe 
attack of some disease; if at other point relates to an un- 
dertaking or complete interference. 

A semi-circle, incomplete, an attack of sickness, or par- 
tial success, as the case may be, according to location. 

The triangle means scientific, intellectual or commer- 
cial attainment and success and overcoming of obstacles. 



24 THE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 

A square may mean interruption, interference, obstacles 
or difficulties to overcome. 

A cross in a circle means interference with condition 
and environments that curtail and interrupt free action and 
success in the undertaking represented by its location. 

Neptune's fork means success, domination, control and 
triumph. 

A lamp means light and wisdom. 

A crown means a king, a ruler, supreme. 

A tiara, to rule and control, great power. 

Cross and crown, the master builder and mystic. 

A torch, the light of science and guidance. 

A coffin means death ; a scattering flower, as well as 
scattering lines represents disappointments. 

A spiral is the sign of danger; if much twisted, loss of 
life, if over head line loss of mind, if over heart line loss 
of lover, child, parent or friend, the nearer the center of 
the hand, the nearer the relative or friend. If above the life 
line, loss of health or life, according to its effect or inten- 
sity. 

The zigzag lines represent disturbing influences, dan- 
gerous, according to location. 

Small spots — either in cluster or scattering indicate 
blood disorders. If on the life line, sickness from measles, 
smallpox or kindred diseases. 

A circle with one or more lines through the center in- 
dicate ;m operation. 

Blotches or discolorations in circles or oblongs indi- 

tumors. 

A heart with an arrow, heartache, disappointment in 
love and affections. A heart with spots, heart disease: with 
lines en issing, heart troubles. 



THE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 25 

A Maltese cross, a duty to perform; a sacrifice; a ques- 
tion of honor to> be settled. 

Scattering lines from a star or point means light or 
brightness — according to which object in the hand or to- 
ward which lines they point. 

Faces are imprinted into the hand by lines or discol- 
orations; by strong impressions of love or hatred; of friends 
or enemies in business, political or social life, or on the 
field of honor. Look for them, whenever your mind awak- 
ens to their presence you will readily discover them. 
All have a meaning to the scientist who traces their pres- 
ence, location and direction, they will help to unravel many 
an apparent secret, and interpret nature's records. 

We do not desire to depreciate psychic power, but in 
the reading of hands it should only be exercised by masters 
in the science. I would recommend the student to confine 
himself entirely to the positively clear symbols, lines and de- 
velopments, for nothing is gained for the science of palm- 
istry, the reader, nor the client by an attempt to imagine 
possibilities. 

The student should be at all times in position when 
questioned in regard to a statement made to place his finger 
upon the discovery, and thus prove the truthfulness of his 
statement. Then will the intelligent recognize palmistry 
and its position will become assured among the sciences of 
the world. 



26 TEE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 



Bracelets and Finger Nails. 

The bracelets shown as indicated on the chart, health, 
wealth, honor, fame, are governed by the width, depth and 
length of lines. 

If lines are broken, they show 7 disturbed conditions. 
If they encircle the wrist, or come to the top of wrist, show 
great results and certainty. 



Dot on the thumb nail, friend chosen with good judg- 
ment. 

Dots on first ringer nail — a foe; can be avoided if on 
the side; if in the middle, prepare for the meeting. 

I )< >t on the second finger nail — gifts — if in the center, 
sure to come, if on the side, apt to be lost by carelessness 
or lack of appreciation. 

I >ots on the third finger nails designate amours and af- 
fections, governed by the same rule; if in the center, are 
certain; it lo one side, are not lasting. 

I tots on the little linger nails, journeys; upon the side, 
ihi nl ; in center, Far from home. 

If dots on finger nail are discovered near the top, they 
an neat at hand; if low, SOme distance. 

Pale nails, -how, weak heart action; narrow cylindrical 
shaped nails, show an ambitious and quarrelsome disposi- 
don; broad, flat nails belong to gentle and forgiving people, 
small round nails, to the jealous and exacting: brittle nails 

sIm.u n- rvOUS exhaustion and biliousness; thick, coarse nails 

show a corresponding nature; ridges on nails evidence ener- 
id d< termination. 



TEE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 27 



Color Quality in Hands. 

The white, satiny hand is the cold, electric type, made 
to rule; cold, selfish and unrelenting. 

The white, soft hand, without the glossy appearance, is 
the etherial, spiritual hand, too fair for this world and its 
contentions. 

The yellow hand, yet satiny, is the evily disposed, the 
selfish, that takes advantage of the world and its weakness- 
es by its magic power; the natural hypnotist. 

The yellow soft hand, without the satiny appearance, 
is the hot-blooded temperament, full of intense desires, 
fervent, but lacking in constancy. They are natural psy- 
chics and mystics, the gypsy. 

The red hand has animal propensities predominant. 
With large pores are coarse and brutal; with small pores 
and soft, full of life, very sentimental, and inclined to super- . 
stition. 

The blue type is the bilious, fault-finding, disatisfied; 
lack balance, are narrow, bigoted and fatalistic. 

The soft, pink hand lacks energy ; is the childish hand ; 
the hand of the butterfly, not knowing much of life and its 
duties. 

The delicate, rose-colored firm hand is the perfect phy- 
iscal, intellectual and religious type, every other condition 
being fairly well developed ; they have warmth without effu- 
sion, religious fervor without bigotry, intellect without con- 
ceit, poetic, musical and harmonious; they are the life 
builders of the world, the salt of the earth, those that keep 
the light of heaven burning in their hearts and in their 
hands. 



2« THE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 

Yet in reading the color quality in the hand the stu- 
dent must modify the effect by the respective development 
of each hand and each part of the hand enters fully into such 
modification. 

We purposely omit from this treatise examples, as they 
would only be misleading; for as each cloud differs from 
the other, and each sunset or sunrise presents different hues 
foretelling the coming day's brightness, and in the last ray's 
farewell each eve recalls the sad or happy day just spent, 
so each hand must be read separately, as each life differs 
from the other, leaving the effect of its sunrise and sunset 
there to be interpreted by the masters in palmistry. 

Sufficient is herein contained to enable any student to 
read character correctly, and when he has mastered the 
within, he is prepared for the higher course of study of 
life's mysterious sweep in the human hand. 




THE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 29 

The Higher Course in 
Palmistry. 




This course is based on the latest scientific compilations 
of positive knowledge in palmistry } gathered from modern 
and ancient sources, including : 

Au exhaustive chart of Symbolism. 

Key to palmistry. 

How to read character in the hand. 

How to read the past, present and future scientifically 
correct. 

Interpretations of symbols in the hand. 

How to obtain the largest fees. Other instructions 
and advice to the palmist. I 



Prepared at great expense and fully protected by copy- 
right. 

The higher course is sold at $25.00 upon the express 
condition that it secrets shall not be revealed except to the 
immediate members of the family of the student, or for a 
fee. It has cost the author thousands of dollars and many 
years of diligent' work and study, and the low price at which 
the course is sold should not depreciate its value. 



30 THE KEY TO PALMISTRY. 

The course comes in typewritten form, fully illustrated 
showing all the ordinary as well as the extreme types of 
hands, together with physiological illustration and astrol- 
ogical effects shown in the hand, so that each student may 
become a practical, scientific palmist, capable to read the 
many apparent mysteries correctly and with profit to him- 
self and others. 

Palmistry has become the fad all over the world and 
everyone is anxious to know more of it. A new and lu- 
crative field in this science has opened for the conscientious 
reader, student and palmist. 

The higher course offered by the International Insti- 
tute of Science is complete and should fit any one with or- 
dinary intelligence to read correctly. Nor is there any 
profession more in demand than that of the scientific palm- 
ist. The rich pay fabulous prices and as high as $50 has 
been paid the author for a single reading. If you want to 
make money quickly, professionally and conscientiously, 
send for this course. If not for the purpose of adopting 
the same for a profession, it will assist you as a layman and 
student in a thousand ways. It will teach you how to 
avoid conditions detrimental to your health, life, property, 
^'•rial and intellectual interests. 

( )pportunity is a swift steed; he who mounts will ride 
to Success and fortune. 

Palmistry will enable vol to read the secrets oi others 
and make you master of life's mysterious sweep as shown 
in the lnnnan hand. 

Address for the higher course, 

L( >l riS WILLIAMS, PH. D., 

Pres. International Institute of Science, 
Seattle, Wash.. I'. S. A. 



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Our Phrenological Charts are as valuable to you in 
every day life, as the Seaman's Charts in an Ocean 
voyage. 

Our chart is $5.00 for a full and complete delineation, 
typewritten, including latest chart. 

Send latest photo of person to be examined, together 
with the following measurements: 

1st. Measure with tape around the head, over eye- 
brows and above the ear. 

2d. Measure from top of opening of ear over top of 
head. 

3rd. From opening of ear across the forehead over 
eyebrows. 

4th. Send sample of hair of person and give age. 

We shall furnish correct reading of 4^ faculties and 
mention their strength or weakness; how to make the most 
of your natural talent: how to increase weak faculties 
quickly; which profession or business you should choose; 
whom to select in marriage; how to manage aid influence 
others; why you fail and how to succeed. 

You may also include in your application for reading, 
such questions as are pertinent to you or the one whose 
Character i-> sent for delineation. 

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tial. 

Address, LOUIS WILLIAMS, 
President International Institute of Science, 
Seattle. Wash., V. S. A. 






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